Paper 2, Section B: Conservatism

What is a key idea of conservatism?

• Classless society

• Pragmatism

• Complete equality

• Revolutionary change

Which thinker is associated with the quote 'To be a Conservative is to prefer the tried to the untried'?

• John Locke

• Michael Oakeshott

• Edmund Burke

• Thomas Hobbes

What two beliefs does the New Right combine?

• Communism and democracy

• Anarchism and capitalism

• Socialism and liberalism

• Economic libertarianism and social authoritarianism

What is the conservative view on human nature?

• Humans are flawed and imperfect

• Humans are inherently good

• Humans are perfectible

• Humans are naturally cooperative

What is the conservative stance on law and order?

• Law should be flexible

• Law should uphold liberty

• Law should deter anti-social behavior

• Law should be minimal

What is the conservative view on tradition?

• Tradition is outdated

• Tradition is irrelevant

• Tradition provides identity and stability

• Tradition should be constantly challenged

What does 'change to conserve' mean in conservatism?

• Change should be rapid and unplanned

• Incremental change is necessary for preservation

• Change should be avoided at all costs

• Revolutionary change is necessary

What is the conservative view on the role of the state?

• The state should be large and interventionist

• The state should be minimal and strong

• The state should be abolished

• The state should control all aspects of life

What is the conservative perspective on social hierarchy?

• Hierarchy is unnatural

• Hierarchy is necessary and natural

• Hierarchy should be eliminated

• Hierarchy is a modern concept

What is the conservative view on human rights?

• Human rights are absolute

• Human rights are naive and impractical

• Human rights are the foundation of society

• Human rights should be expanded